Pangani is a tranquil village located about 50km south of Tanga on the north east coast of Tanzania.
The history of Pangani dates from 975 Ad when it was an important stopover for the Arab dhows on the East African trade route. In later years both the Germans and British added their own distinctive touches to the architecture of the village which also became a terminus of the caravan and slave route from Lake Tanganyika.

Historical village tours can be organised as part of the cultural tourism programme from the tourist information centre or from one of several beach hotels both north and south of Pangani.
The beaches near Pangani are beautiful with long clean stretches of sand offering none of the hassle which can be expected in Zanzibar, and the area is a good start or end point to any safari.
Currently Pangani has not attracted the mass tourism hordes so is a great place to find peace and solitude on deserted Indian Ocean palm fringed beaches.

The Tides Lodge south of Pangani offers the most luxurious accommodation in the region and a variety of activities can be organised from the lodge including deep sea fishing, local fishing, snorkelling trips to Maziwe Island Marine Park, as well as excursions to the nearby Amani Nature Reserve and Saadani National Park.

North of the Pangani river Mkoma Bay Tented Camp offers comfortable accommodation with great views, a variety of activities and excursions or is just a good place to relax by the pool or at the deserted beach.

MIKUMI, USAMBARAS and PANGANI ITINERARY

Getting There:

From Dar es Salaam:

1. Fly direct to the lodge’s airstrip on a Friday, Monday and Wednesday with
Zanair (an on request stop on their Dar es Salaam - Tanga schedule). The lodge’s
airstrip, called 'Mashado', is a ten minute drive form the lodge
2. Fly to Tanga with Coastal Aviation and then road transfer to Tides or Mkoma Bay.
Road transfer takes 1 1/2 hrs. This is a daily schedule.
3. Charter flight direct to the airstrip - a 30 minute flight from Dar es Salaam.
4. Driving from Dar es Salaam takes 5-6 hours. It is possible to drive through Saadani National Park. Saadani to Tides is about 2 hrs.

From Arusha:

1. Fly by schedule to Dar es Salaam and then schedule (Zanair) to Tides
direct to the lodge’s airstrip (Monday, Wed and Fri).
2. Fly by schedule to Zanzibar, then charter back to Tides or Mkoma Bay, to the airstrip. Flight is only a 15 minute flight.
3. Driving from Arusha takes 6-7 hours.

From Zanzibar:

1. Charter direct to the lodge’s airstrip, takes 15 minutes.
2. Fly Coastal Aviation to Tanga, then road transfer to Tides.
3. Take a Dhow from Kendwa Beach direct to Tides or Mkoma Bay. This includes drinks, and fishing on the way. Boat is equipped with VHF radio, shade and life jackets. It is skippered by an experienced skipper who works for Tides and speaks English, German as well as Kiswahili, and takes 3-4 hours. Must be booked in advance.

Combine a visit to Pangani with a Tanzania safari hiking in Usambara Mountains